Microsoft and MTV join forces in Digital Music

Microsoft and MTV announced recently that they will join forces to create a new music service. According to the news release, the new service will include a subscription component as well as original content. We'll check back on this story as more info becomes available.

This begs the question: Will Microsoft integrate this new subscription service with the new Xbox 360. The idea of streaming subscription music directly through Xbox 360 live sounds very enticing.

Playing subscription content on Xbox 360

I just purchased an Xbox 360 and I was able to stream downloaded subscription music content from my pc to my xbox. Its easy to do. If you have an Xbox 360, just visit http://xbox.com/pcsetup and download windows media connect. Then simply follow the instructions. You will easily be able to access and stream subscription music from your Xbox 360...pretty cool.

I tried this with Yahoo! Music Unlimited and I will test this with other services as well.

More to come.

Yahoo Music Unlimited To Go: Updated player list

Yahoo! Music Unlimited To Go works with the following portable devices. We will continue to update this list and include new portable devices as they become available.

* Audiovox SMT 5600 Smartphone
* Creative Labs Zen Micro
* Creative Labs Zen MicroPhoto
* Creative Labs Zen Portable Media Center
* Dell DJ 20GB (Gen2)
* Dell DJ 30GB
* Dell Pocket DJ
* iRiver H10
* iRiver H320
* iRiver H340
* iRiver Portable Media Center-120
* RCA Lyra RD2762
* RCA Lyra RD2765
* Samsung YH-999 Portable Media Center

Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Free Trial. Music To Play & Share.

New Ryan Adams on Rhapsody

Check out the new Ryan Adams Album, 29, just released on Rhapsody.
Subscribers can hear this album for free, or load it onto your compatible mp3 player.

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Rhapsody to Go: Compatible MP3 Players

If you are a Rhapsody lover and you have one these mp3 players, then you should definitely give Rhapsody to Go a spin. You can take any eligible track and transfer it to your mp3 player without having to buy every song. I add new songs to my Zen Micro every couple of days. Here is the most recent list of compatible players. Check back to get updates as more mp3 players become eligible.


* Creative Zen Micro
* iRiver H10
* iRiver H320
* iRiver H340
* Dell DJ
* Dell Pocket DJ
* Rio Carbon
* SanDisk Sansa m200
* SanDisk Sansa e100
* PalmOne LifeDrive

NOTE: the Apple iPod does NOT support Rhapsody To Go.

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Rhapsody Beta - New Web Interface

Rhapsody has just released a new beta version of its service that allows you to stream music content via your web browser. The beta version does not replace the stand-alone software, rather, it offers users a simpler and easier way to stream music.

After testing it for a few hours today, I came away feeling that it was a nice supplement to the stand-alone player, but far from a complete package. To use the Rhapsody-to-go service, burn CD's and organize your music, you still need to open up the stand-alone software. However, if you just want to log on for a quick listen, the web interface works nicely. The design and function of the web interface is very similar to that of the software.

Bottom line: If you are listening to music at home on your main computer, I'd suggest sticking with the stand-alone software. However, if you are at a work computer or at a freind's house, this is a nice way to access your Rhapsody account without loading the full software onto the computer.

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